November 2011
5 posts
“Kevin got a few things, too, though only after suffering through the usual round...”
– Tom Perotta, The Leftovers
So, wait. You’re saying that isn’t all they need?
I'm Not Here for The Museums (or: Why I Secretly...
When people talk about why they live in New York City, they inevitably invoke the museums. Repeatedly. In near-manic tones.
“The museums!” They tell their far-flung friends and family who can’t imagine why they’d want to deal with the grime; the cramped, expensive spaces; the non-proximity to friends and family. “The museums are just unparalleled!” Then they...
(People clamoring faintly)
Has anyone created a Tumblr or Twitter comprised of poetic moments from TV closed captioning? Mainly the kind describing nonverbal stuff that happens (such as the above). Sort of like a horse_ebooks for TV captions. If not, I think I figured out what I’ll be doing on my maternity leave (when I’m not being, you know, maternal).
In other words: Hey, free idea, Internet!